Alabama football names permanent captains, hands out annual team awards

The Alabama Crimson Tide held its annual post-regular season awards banquet on Sunday evening. The team secured their bid to the Cotton Bowl with their win over Georgia on Saturday and celebrated with awards all around.

On top of awards for MVP, top scholars and the unsung heroes, head coach Nick Saban also announced the winners of the permanent 2021 captainships. Starters Bryce Young, Evan Neal, Phidarian Mathis and Will Anderson Jr. received the most votes from their teammates to win the awards.

Bryce Young also earned all-around team MVP from his teammates. After his performance versus Georgia with 421 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, an additional 41 rushing yards, and a rushing score, Young is the runaway favorite to win the Heisman Trophy.

Here’s the full list of Bama’s 2021 football awards.

Alabama 2021 MVP awards

Captain Awards
Will Anderson Jr., Phidarian Mathis, Evan Neal, Bryce Young

Most Valuable Player Award
Bryce Young

Offensive Player of the Year Award
John Metchie III, Jameson Williams, Bryce Young

Defensive Player of the Year Award
Will Anderson Jr., Phidarian Mathis

Special Teams Player of the Year Award
Slade Bolden, Demouy Kennedy, Jaylen Moody, Will Reichard

More top award winners

Unsung Hero Award
Ja’Corey Brooks, DJ Dale, Justin Eboigbe, Malachi Moore, Dallas Turner

Outstanding Senior Scholar
To the senior with the highest GPA
Chris Owens, LaBryan Ray

Commitment to Academic Excellence Award
To the player who has demonstrated the greatest commitment and achievement in his academic endeavors
Slade Bolden, DJ Dale, Shane Lee, Seth McLaughlin, Jalen Milroe, Paul Tyson

Iron Man Award
To the player(s) who have shown the most dedication to the individual and team goals of the Crimson Tide’s year-round strength and conditioning program
Brian Branch, Cameron Latu, Seth McLaughlin, Drew Sanders

Most Inspiring Player
Will Anderson Jr.

Pat Trammel Award
To a senior player whose character and contributions to the Alabama Football Team most personify the All-American youth of today and has reflected qualities of Integrity, Character, Importance of Academics and Inspirational Leadership during their time at Alabama
Jalyn Armour-Davis, Kendall Randolph, LaBryan Ray

Outstanding Defensive Performer
Will Anderson Jr., Jordan Battle, Phidarian Mathis, Henry To’oTo’o

Up-Front Award
Javion Cohen, Darrian Dalcourt, Tim Smith, Byron Young

Defensive Achievement Award
Jalyn Armour-Davis, Christian Harris, DeMarcco Hellams, Josh Jobe

Offensive Achievement Award
Slade Bolden, Emil Ekiyor Jr., Chris Owens, Jameson Williams

President’s Award
To a player from each unit who has shown perseverance in making outstanding contributions to the team’s success
Kendall Randolph, Brian Robinson Jr., Trey Sanders, Daniel Wright

Jefferson County Distinguished Alumnus Award
A former player who has exemplified the principles, values, character and attitude that make a person successful either during a particular life experience or over a period of time
Johnny Musso